CHURCH FARM GARTON on the THE WOLDS DRIFFIELD EAST YORKSHIRE ENGLAND |
SELF CATERING COTTAGES IN THE YORKSHIRE WOLDS
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Garton on the Wolds is within easy travelling distance to a host of interesting places from stately homes and gardens, museums and galleries, to traditional market towns, the historic city of York and the glorious East coast - many a short drive away and so much more within an hour's drive.
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The traditional market town of Driffield, twinned with St Affrique in Southern France, is just a three mile drive from Garton on the Wolds. Also known as the Capital of the Wolds, the town has many interesting individual shops well worth a browse. Driffield is famous for its annual agricultural show each July, the largest one day agricultural show in the country. The city of York is just 25 miles from Garton on the Wolds and is certainly worth a day trip. The Castle Museum, the Jorvik Centre, quaint little streets around the Shambles and the magnificent York Minster are just a few places of interest in the city. Take a bus tour of the city or a boat trip along the River Ouse. For train enthusiasts the National Railway Museum, home to the UK's national rail collection, offers free admission. A trip to York would not be complete without afternoon tea at the renowned Betty's Tea Rooms. The historic town of Beverley is approximately fourteen miles from Garton on the Wolds. The splendid 13th Century Minster is worth a visit. Beverley Racecourse is on the unique Beverley Westwood for an enjoyable afternoon or evening at the races (19 meets between April and September). Beverley has a wealth of upmarket shops, a large outdoor market each Saturday and an excellent choice of good pubs and restaurants. For music lovers, the Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival is held each May, and a folk festival in June. The city of Hull is approximately 25 miles from Garton on the Wolds. As well as excellent shops, Hull has its own unique Museums Quarter in the heart of the old town, consisting of Wilberforce House, the Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife and the Arctic Corsair trawler all with free admission. There is also the Ferens Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum in the city centre. Hull is also home to The Deep, an award winning submarium. The Humber Bridge is one of the world's longest single suspension bridge. (There is a regular train service from Driffield to Beverley and Hull). Historic Houses The stately homes of Sledmere House, Burton Agnes Hall and Burton Constable Hull are all close by. Castle Howard near Malton in North Yorkshire is just a thirty minute drive. Burton Agnes Hall in the village of Burton Agnes between Driffield and Bridlington is an Elizabethan house with lovely grounds and gardens. A garden fair is held each June. The house has many fine paintings, bronzes, porcelain and furniture. During the summer months, artists in residence exhibit their original work and offer painting demonstrations. Sir John Constable began building Burton Constable Hall in the mid-sixteenth century and it is still the home of the Constable family. Visitors have access to more than thirty rooms, containing historic collections of fine furniture, paintings and sculpture, sporting guns and a library of over 5000 books. Visitors can also enjoy parkland and woodland walks. Castle Howard, fifteen miles north east of York, is a magnificent 18th century house with extensive collections and breathtaking gardens set within a 10,000 acre rural estate. It has been home to the Howard family since the house was built. If time doesn't permit a full tour of the house and grounds, a farm shop, plant centre, the Courtyard Cafe, gift shop and glass blowing studio are all free to visit. The coastal towns of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough with their award winning sandy beaches are all within easy reach. The old town in Bridlington has an abundance of old inns, antique shops and galleries. Visit picturesque coves such as North and South Landing and the lighthouse at Flamborough Head (tours available Easter to September). Boat trips and sunset cruises take place from Bridlington and Scarborough. A little further away (approx 40 miles) is Whitby famous for its Abbey, and nearby coastal villages such as Robin Hoods Bay and Staithes. For excellent fish and chips try Trencher's or The Magpie in Whitby, licensed seafood restaurants. You will more than likely have to queue but you won't be disappointed. Garton on the Wolds is situated in the Yorkshire Wolds, a range of low rolling chalk hills extending from the Humber estuary at Hessle to the magnificent cliffs of Flamborough Head and Bempton.. The area includes some of the most fertile agricultural land in the country and is an archaeological landscape of national importance. Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Big Skies Bike Rides The Big Skies Bike Rides was inspired by the work of internationally renowned artist David Hockney who refers to the Yorkshire Wolds as 'big sky'. The cycle trails take visitors on circular routes in the Wolds and are included in the Big Skies Bike Ride guide available free from tourist information centres in the region. The guides contain detailed route maps, information and advice for each of the trails. Most of the circular rides start from Wolds towns and villages and five of them can be accessed by trains on the Yorkshire Coast Line. Sections of the National Cycle Network (blue signs) and The National Byway (brown signs) are used. The Big Skies Bike Rides routes are also available as PDF files .....more The Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route is a signed route around the Yorkshire Wolds passing through Driffield just 3 miles from Garton on the Wolds. More details will be available soon but if you are planning a cycling holiday please contact us to discuss any particular requirements. Another new cycle route, the Way of the Roses Cycle Route runs coast to coast between Morecambe and Bridlington, crossing the Wolds between Pocklington and Bridlington.
Bird Watching
March to October 10am to 5pm For further details or to book, telephone 01262 850959
David Hockney RA : A Bigger Picture Royal Academy of Arts ~ Main Galleries 21st January - 9th April 2012 A major exhibition of new landscape works by David Hockney RA featuring vivid large-scale paintings inspired by the East Yorkshire landscape. The Yorkshire Wolds have provided the inspiration for this new series of paintings, drawings and film to demonstrate Hockney's fascination with the area.
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The RSPB nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs near Bridlington feature the largest chalk sea cliffs in eastern Britain and is home to England's largest seabird colony, with over 200,000 nesting seabirds including gannets, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. Around 2,500 puffins also breed on the cliffs, the best time to see them between April and July. On three miles of clifftop footpath there are five viewpoints with breathtaking views. The reserve is open all year round with a full programme of events. Entry is free of charge to members, non members £3.50 per car (2011). Visitor centre opening times:
